Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary

GerrardWhite; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Brighton is seeking an experienced Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary to support a Senior Partner and assist the team with various administrative tasks. The role offers 25 days of holiday, a competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement in a friendly, inclusive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience, preferably in a corporate/commercial department.
• Willingness and drive to learn required in other areas of law.
• Experience of legal billing with a good standard of numeracy.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Fast, accurate typing skills, including audio typing.

Responsibilities

• Monthly billing responsibilities.
• General file management tasks.
• High-quality administrative support and document production.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Commercial awareness

Numeracy skills

IT skills (Word and Excel)

Fast typing skills

Experience with case management systems

Administrative skills

Good English communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

A highly respected Legal 500 law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy Senior Partner with a focus on Corporate and Commercial law. With a friendly, inclusive culture, you will quickly become part of the team.

Role Overview

As a Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary, you will support a senior Partner on a 1-2-1 basis in the heart of Brighton, providing secretarial and administrative tasks and assisting the wider fee‑earning team in other offices on an ad‑hoc basis.

Responsibilities

• Monthly billing
• General file management
• High‑quality administrative support and document production

Additional responsibilities may include assisting with case management and supporting other members of the team as required.

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience, preferably in a corporate/commercial department. Willingness and drive to learn required in other areas of law.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the role’s contribution to business success.
• Experience of legal billing with a good standard of numeracy.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Fast, accurate typing skills, including audio typing.
• Experience using case management systems.
• Strong administrative and time‑management skills.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and responsible team approach.
• Flexibility, adaptability and willingness to develop and adapt to changing business needs.
• Professional, confident approach to work.

Benefits

The successful Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary will be awarded a competitive salary, 25 days’ holiday a year (plus Bank Holidays), and a company pension scheme.

This is a full‑time, office‑based role and an excellent opportunity to advance a career as a dedicated Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary.